Mauricio Pochettino makes Conor Gallagher’s transfer feelings clear after Chelsea fans’ banner

Conor Gallagher has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer to balance the books at Stamford Bridge and Mauricio Pochettino has now given his opinion on the midfielder’s future.

Mauricio Pochettino has urged a solution for Conor Gallagher’s future(Getty images)

Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea to clarify Conor Gallagher’s future after fans called for him to stay.

The midfielder was welcomed onto the pitch with a banner organized by fans. It unfolded to show Gallagher in action for Blues, alongside the caption: “Chelsea since birth.”

The banner appears to be a direct response to doubts over the 24-year-old’s long-term future at Stamford Bridge. There have been suggestions that it could be sold this summer to address any concerns about profitability and sustainability – any sale representing pure gain on the balance sheet due to the fact that it has graduated from the academy.

Gallagher also has just over a year remaining on his contract in West London. Pochettino has now tried to intervene. The Argentinian has demanded a decision on the situation sooner or later.

After Thursday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham, the Chelsea boss said: “I’m not involved, I don’t know anything, I can’t tell you. I think you can see that I was strong with him all season.

“He is of course an important player. But I’m not involved in the decision, it’s the club and Conor. “I’m not involved, that’s a situation they have to resolve between the club and the player.”

Gallagher played his part in Thursday’s victory over Spurs – a win that effectively leaves Chelsea in the race for European football. His free-kick was nodded in by fellow academy student Trevoh Chalobah.

Chelsea fans unveiled a banner for Conor Gallagher before playing Spurs(Getty images)

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